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Outrage has become the dominant style of debate online, in politics, and even in everyday conversations, while complexity and nuance are often overlooked. The tone is full of absolutism and hyperbole, ...

In 2018, a group of civic nationalists penned a public letter urging Taoiseach of the day, Leo Varadkar TD, to protect the rights of Irish citizens in Northern Ireland. The letter voiced concern at ...

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RTÉ has announced it will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest (to be held in Vienna) if Israel participates… “In a statement, the broadcaster said that “it is RTÉ’s position that ...

Jim Allister is leader of the TUV and MP for North Antim. A KC he has previously represented North Antrim in the Northern Ireland Assembly and Northern Ireland in the European Parliament. He outlines ...